Origin
Arlington, MA
Late night in Arlington on Friday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arlington, MA to Stoneham, MA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arlington, MA
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Stoneham, MA
Renata Meneses
Trip Overview
Arlington, MA to Stoneham, MA is 7 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Academy Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Mystic Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of Massachusetts, primarily utilizing local surface roads. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a quick errand or a brief connecting drive rather than an extended sightseeing adventure. You'll be navigating local streets, so expect typical urban or suburban traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Mystic Street | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Montvale Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cambridge Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Massachusetts Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— 2 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, MA and Stoneham, MA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Academy Street
320 ft
·
15 sec
·
Academy Street
3
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Massachusetts Avenue
4
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2A; MA 60
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mystic Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Continue on US 3
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cambridge Street
6
Turn right onto Church Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
7
Enter roundabout onto Mount Vernon Street
122 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
8
Continue on Mount Vernon Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
9
Turn slight left onto Washington Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Street
Use the left / slight left lanes.
10
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Montvale Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto MA 28
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Winter Street
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Winter Street
13
Arrive at destination
Winter Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Academy Street
Turn right onto Academy Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Massachusetts Avenue
Turn right onto Massachusetts Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 3; MA 2A; MA 60 / Mystic Street
Turn left onto US 3; MA 2A; MA 60 / Mystic Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Montvale Avenue
Turn right onto Montvale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Winter Street
Turn left onto Winter Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.17 one way
$2.34 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.29 | $2.57 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Stoneham, MA
Late night in Stoneham on Friday
Local time
3:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The 7-mile stretch is broken up by the use of Academy Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Mystic Street. With no highway percentage, expect consistent speed limits and frequent intersections as you navigate through local neighborhoods and commercial areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2 mi on Washington Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Academy Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Academy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Massachusetts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 3; MA 2A; MA 60 / Mystic Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
154 ft
19 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
135 ft
Highest Point
154 ft
~7 mi in
Elevation Range
135 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Arlington, MA
Full guide →Founded 1630
Arlington is a town of 46,000 people (2020) in Massachusetts. It is a largely residential town; many of its residents are employed in Cambridge, Boston and surrounding towns. It has several historical sites that reflect its history that dates back to the early 17th century. Belmont is a town with a population of 27,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Mystic Dam — dam in Massachusetts, United States of America
- • Mystic Valley Parkway — Historic road in Massachusetts
- • Arlington Center Historic District — historic district in Arlington, Massachusetts
Arriving in Stoneham, MA
Full guide →Founded 1645
Stoneham is a Massachusetts city of 23,000 (2020) about 9 miles northwest of Boston. Melrose is a small city with a population of 30,000 (2020).
Top landmarks
- • Almshouse — poorhouse in Stoneham, Massachusetts
- • Stoneham station — former railway station in Stoneham, Massachusetts
- • Central Square Historic District — historic district in Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2 miles on Washington Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Academy Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Massachusetts Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 3; MA 2A; MA 60 / Mystic Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stoneham, MA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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